Nevada Weather Forecast
Nevada weather: Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Nevada is a state in United States. Nevada is a US state with its capital at Carson City. It has a population of about 3.2 million. The capital is Carson City.
The best time to visit Nevada is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 91°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 27°F.
The closest major airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), about 177 mi away. Nearby highlights include Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Climate in Nevada month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45° | 27° | 1,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 46° | 28° | 3,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 55° | 34° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 37° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 72° | 46° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 85° | 56° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 91° | 60° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 88° | 58° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 79° | 53° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 67° | 43° | 0,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 53° | 34° | 1,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 48° | 32° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Best time to visit Nevada
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by national park in Nevada
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by city in Nevada
2 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by state park in Nevada
1 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by county in Nevada
1 counties mapped in this atlas
Weather by lake in Nevada
1 lakes mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Nevada?
Nevada is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 39.1638, -119.7674. It lies in North America.
When is the best time to visit Nevada?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Nevada, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
How many people live in Nevada?
Nevada has a population of approximately 3.2 million.
What is the nearest airport to Nevada?
The closest airports are San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 177 mi away and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), 330 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Nevada?
Popular options include Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas Strip, Valley of Fire State Park, Lake Mead, Emerald Bay State Park and Yosemite National Park.
What places are in Nevada?
Nevada covers 6 places in this atlas, including Great Basin National Park, Las Vegas, Reno, Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County and Lake Mead.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 28, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
